20 Pumpkin & Squash Recipes To Fall For!


The following winter squash and pumpkin recipes have become favorites with family, friends, and readers and are sure to satisfy all your cravings this season!

The following winter squash and pumpkin recipes have become favorites with family, friends, and readers and are sure to satisfy all your sweet and savory cravings this season!

Keep everything you love about traditional lasagna but replace the noodles with spaghetti squash. Low carb comfort food at its best!

Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Delicious, nutritious spaghetti squash lasagna has all the features we love about traditional lasagna, from the gooey cheese and hearty sauce to the best-ever leftovers. You won’t miss the noodles!
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Curried Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup

Red lentils add a hearty dose of protein and minerals to this much-loved seasonal soup, yet no one would ever know they’re there.
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Classic cornbread gets a seasonal twist in this lightly sweet, spiced bread that’s a delightful side to soups, stews, poultry, and pork. Or top the warm bread with a pat of butter or drizzle of honey and enjoy with a morning cup of coffee or tea!

Pumpkin Cornbread

Classic cornbread gets a seasonal twist in this lightly sweet, spiced bread that’s delightful alongside soups, stews, poultry, and pork.
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Pumpkin and warm spices join a short list of kitchen staples in this hearty breakfast that may be prepped in advance and enjoyed throughout the week.

Crunchy Top Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal (Muffins Optional)

Pumpkin and warm spices join a short list of kitchen staples in this hearty breakfast that may be prepared in advance and enjoyed throughout the week.
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A few helpful tips and an easy technique yield the crispiest, most irresistible pumpkin seeds with the simplest of ingredients. The snack-worthy recipe is reason to carve a pumpkin, even if you don't have kids! 

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

I find it easiest to thoroughly and evenly crisp the seeds when they are at least somewhat dry before baking. Below I offer several ways to accomplish this, depending on how patient you are. Sometimes, it’s hard to wait!
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Warm spices add seasonal appeal to this easy side dish that quickly cooks to golden perfection in the oven or air fryer. Feel free to mix things up with a different variety of winter squash (or sweet potatoes) and a short list of optional toppings if inclined.  

Pumpkin Spice Roasted Delicata Squash (air fryer or oven method)

Warm spices add seasonal appeal to this easy side dish that quickly cooks to golden perfection in the oven or air fryer.
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PUMPKIN AND BLACK BEAN SOUP - a super-healthy, stick-to-your-ribs, vegan soup that's easy to customize. The big-batch recipe only gets better with age, making leftovers a real treat!

Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup

This super-healthy, stick-to-your-ribs, vegan soup is easy to customize and makes a big batch - perfect for easy dinners and packable lunches all week long.
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A short list of fresh ingredients pair with pantry staples to deliver a kaleidoscope of flavors, colors, and textural appeal while offering a flexible base upon which to build.

Everyday Kale Salad

A short list of fresh ingredients pairs with pantry staples to deliver a kaleidoscope of flavors, colors, and textural appeal while offering flexibility based on what you like and have on hand.
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Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette – Light but flavorful and super speedy, this versatile dressing makes great use of leftover canned pumpkin and might just become a new favorite!

Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette (ideal way to use leftover pumpkin!)

Light but flavorful and super speedy, this versatile dressing makes great use of leftover canned pumpkin and might just become a new favorite!
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Smooth and luxuriously creamy (but with no cream in sight), a big pot of this satisfying soup comes together easily with minimal ingredients. Plus there's a list of recipe adjustments to suit every preference.

Classic Butternut Squash Soup (with options)

Smooth and luxuriously creamy (but with no cream in sight), a big pot of this satisfying soup comes together easily with minimal ingredients.
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Pumpkin pie meets coffee cake in this easy-to-make dessert that makes use of a convenient shortcut. A great way to shake up the Thanksgiving dessert table and a crowd-pleasing contribution to a potluck!

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Pumpkin pie meets coffee cake in this crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make dessert that makes use of a convenient shortcut.
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Radiant jewel tones make this versatile salad stunning AND healthy. Feel free to substitute any winter squash (even sweet potatoes) or use cranberries in place of pomegranate!

Roasted Delicata Squash & Pomegranate Salad

Radiant jewel tones make this versatile salad as stunning as it is healthy. It’s equally perfect on a holiday table or paired with a simple protein anytime!
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Spaghetti Squash Pizza Boats

A takeout favorite meets wholesome veggie in this all-in-one dinner the whole family will enjoy. It even comes with its own bowl!
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Roasted Winter Squash

This seasonal family favorite is so easy and so good. For added ease, I like to use Kabocha, Delicata, or another variety of winter squash that doesn’t require peeling.
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Butternut Squash, Chick Pea & Pita Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Use leftover roasted vegetables to make this salad super easy. The dressing also doubles as a great dip for your favorite raw veggies.
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins (Grain-Free)

Naturally sweetened and grain-free, these tasty muffins are easy to whip up and perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts and snacks. (Dessert-worthy too!)
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Baked Pumpkin Pancakes (Grain/Gluten Free)

Pumpkin and almonds hold a special affinity for one another. Generally speaking, combining these two ingredients has the potential for greatness, and this recipe makes it a reality!
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Roasted Veggie & Wild Rice Salad

Roasted vegetables (including squash!) wild rice, and hearty greens form the base of this colorful salad that comes to life with a flavor-packed vinaigrette. Healthy, filling, and great for meal prep.
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Feta — plus my favorite tips for roasting vegetables

The feta cheese will not melt but will get slightly browned and will provide a salty kick to the sweetness of the butternut squash. Any feta bits that land on the baking sheet will get crusty and golden and can be scraped off the tray and enjoyed!
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ROASTED PUMPKIN BUTTER - If you've never made pumpkin butter before, this foolproof recipe is reason to start. I could eat it by the spoonful...and often do! 

Roasted Pumpkin Butter

Naturally sweetened and perfectly spiced, this foolproof, no-scorch recipe adds something special to toast, oatmeal, yogurt, baked goods and more. Plus it freezes well and makes a lovely gift.
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